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How to get fromSan Diego–Tijuana to Lake Tahoeby tram, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San Diego–Tijuana to Lake Tahoe by tram, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $334–480

  2. Drive 552 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Sand Harborcar car 552 mi
    10h 3m
    $101–146

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego–Tijuana to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to America Plaza Station, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from San Diego–Tijuana to Sand Harbor in around 10h 3m.

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